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benny25
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Would it be ok to place a trio of swordtails in a 5 gallon tank?
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kitten
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I wouldn't even put swordies in a ten gallon tank... you're talking fish that reaches near five inches - not including that sword!

For ideas on stocking a five gallon, you might want to refer to an article I wrote a while ago on stocking small tanks... I compiled the advice I found on this website reguarding the subject, so I hope you'll learn as much as I did in researching it! [link=Small Tank Stocking]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/General%20Freshwater/55574.html" style="COLOR: #000000[/link]

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Guppy_man
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I agree,there is no way you can put swords in a 5 gal.I also agree that even a 10 is way too small!!!
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jasonpisani
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It's better not to do it. I agree with the others, even a 10Gal. is too small.


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Hoa dude_dude
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4-6 gallon

*1 Male Betta
*1-3 Female Bettas (depending on aggression)
*Male guppies
*Endler's
*Killifish
*3-5 ADF's
*Pair: Cherry Barbs
*WCMM
*Pair: Shellies (N. brevis, others better off in a ten)
Possible Betta tankmates: Shrimp, ADF, snails

Advanced choices:
*1-5 Dwarf Puffers
*Paradise fish (possibly, though better off in a ten)
*Trio: Some wild type Bettas (imbellis, coccina, etc)
*School: Pygmy Corydoras (possibly with Betta or other centerpiece fish)
*Bumblebee gobies


that was a quote from kitten's article
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benny25
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Ok, thanks! I had no idea swordies got that big. I ws under the impression they were only 3 inches long.
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swordfish should be in a 33 gallon minimum i would think
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madwill
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yeah 5 is way to small and a 10 is very much to small! sorry to burst your bubble tho
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